A New Generation of Sikh Americans Step Up
On Friday morning, I arrived at a conference at the White House to speak on the future of the Sikh American community. On a panel, I reported on a rising generation of Sikhs who are reinterpreting their faith and finding innovative ways to serve their country. As I spoke, I caught students in the audience, [...]
Today, we are all American Sikhs
Re-published with permission from author. Original source: CNN. CNN Editor’s note: Valarie Kaur is the founding director of Groundswell, an initiative at Auburn Seminary that combines storytelling and advocacy to mobilize faith communities in social action. Her documentary “Divided We Fall” examines hate crimes against Sikh Americans after 9/11. Kaur studied religion and law at [...]
Valarie Kaur
A third-generation Sikh American, Valarie is an award-winning filmmaker, writer, and advocate who speaks out on race, religion, gender, and power in America. You can read more about her work here: www.valariekaur.com/blog
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Contributing Scholars
Nicole EdineNicole Edine is a recent graduate from New York University with a Masters in Religious Studies. Her academic interests include South Asian religions in diaspora, American religion and identity, and sacred spaces and objects.
Tim MinerA graduate of Christian and interfaith seminaries. He serves as a chaplain for local and US Federal agencies. A member of the Order of Universal interfaith (OUnI).
Ikhlas SaleemI'm currently a Masters of Theological Studies student at Harvard Divinity School concentrating in women, gender sexuality and religion, specializing in Islamic Studies and graduated from Wellesley College. I enjoy traveling to warm climates, long dinners with friends and riding my bike through Cambridge and Boston.